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The Chickasaw County grand jury met Wednesday. Those words are cause for concern for those who have allegedly broken the law and will be formally charged when the grand jury finishes its business this week.

The military says a soldier from Mississippi has died from a medical condition unrelated to combat in Afghanistan.

A Houston man was airlifted to the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo for injuries sustained in a traffic accident Wednesday morning.

Katie Elizabeth Jackson, founder and board president of the Pontotoc County Animal Rescue and Shelter, tells The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal that she has received nearly 60 calls about missing pets in the past week.

Upon entering the monthly meeting of the Family Readiness Group of the 288th Sapper unit of the National Guard, you might expect to encounter women with stress, depression or nervous concern.

They are not glamorous community development projects but they will contribute greatly to the quality of life in Houston and Houlka for years to come.

In just the past week, dozens of dogs have been reported missing in the Pontotoc County area.

Dogs running loose in Houston and causing damage to property and other animals have prompted complaints to City Hall in Houston.

A head-on collision Saturday afternoon has claimed the lives of two Houston residents.

Jennifer Knox, 23, and Levert Ivy, 53, both of Houston died in Saturday's auto collision outside of Houston, according to Chickasaw County Coroner Andy Harmon.

Nail McKinney Professional Association announced three accountants recently completed the examination requirements for becoming certified public accountants.

Seven young men from Houston were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at the Court of Honor Jan.

Jennifer Knox, 23, and Levert Ivy, 53, both of Houston died in Saturday's auto collision outside of Houston, according to Chickasaw County Coroner Andy Harmon.

An altercation on a Houston school parking lot last week prompted the district to suspend two employees for two weeks Monday morning and a man to be charged with simple assault.

Seven Scouts in Houston Troop 19 will be honored at an upcoming Eagle award ceremony on Jan.

Houston is looking to buy a new fire truck that will be smaller than a traditional fire engine, but can still get emergency crews and water to the scene of an accident or fire.

HOUSTON, Miss. -- A Calhoun County woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a man last year.

Ruby Lee Lancaster jobs the steps of the old high school on East Madison in Houston as part of her exercise and nutrition-based lifestyle regimen.

An altercation on a Houston school parking lot Friday morning prompted the district to send two employees home for the day and a man to be charged with simple assault.

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors held their first meeting of the new year and the new term with two new board members.